Rowdy Jim Morrison Gets Shown The Door

By now, even the infrequent flyer knows the routine. Make sure your seatbelt is fastened. Make sure your tray table is in the upright and locked position. Make sure your luggage is stowed securely in the overhead compartment. And, most importantly, make sure to avoid the drunken lout defecating in the aisle.

Well, maybe we're exaggerating just a bit with that last instruction. But the increasing number of airborne disruptions proves again that, when it comes to travel, often the hardest part is getting there. Here are some of The Smoking Gun's favorite examples of mid-air turbulence. Visit each day for an additional departure from civility.